The Archive · 1896

Samuel I. Woodbridge

Carrer III — THE THEFT

Early in the morning, after'a eleepless night, Hanwin arose, dressed, and without letting his sister know, slipped away in the direction of Fragrant Tea Lane, the place said to be the residence of the late Superintendent. On the way, he found a man standing in the street and enquired of him where the house was. "This is Fragrant Tea Lane, but I do not know anything about any Superintendent of Customs," said the man, Hanwin was at a loss what to do, but he turned up the Lane although very much in doubt, and was on the point of giving up in despair for the time, when he came to a large, beautiful flower garden, all surrounded with pavilions, and very tempting to the eye.. What was his surprise and joy when he beheld the maid Flora open a gate on the street and come out, Fearing she would return without seeing him, he quickly called

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